Contrasting Hydrogeochemical Profiles: A Comparative Analysis of Industrial, Agricultural and Residential Zones in Lagos State, Nigeria
Abstract
This study provides a comparative analysis of groundwater quality between industrial, agricultural and residential zones in Lagos State, Nigeria. Using 25 groundwater samples, the research assessed physicochemical parameters and concentrations of heavy metals, including lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and copper (Cu). All physicochemical parameters indicates high acidity level of sampled water with pH (5.13±0.46 - 6.31±0.15). EC, D.O., Nitrate, Phosphate, TDS, Sulphate and Phosphate were all within the WHO regulatory limits. The results of analyzed groundwater from the Agricultural lands revealed heavy metal contamination of Lead (0.22±0.21mg/l) and Nickel (0.03±0.02mg/l). This is resultant from the associated impact of agricultural and industrial activities within the study area These findings underscore the need for effective water management policies and targeted interventions to prevent groundwater contamination.
Keywords
Heavy metals
contamination
groundwater
hydrogeochemical
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